Tara J Rasmussen
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in outpatient orthopedic settings, I specialize in treating patients aged 18 to 95. My approach combines manual therapy, movement control, and patient education to ensure effective recovery. I believe tailored strength and conditioning programs and proper body mechanics education are essential for timely patient recovery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Peninsula Orthopedic Associates
11.2017 - Current
- Established and implemented a telemedicine program during the COVID-19 pandemic, lasting 3 years.
- Presented an in-service on shoulder special tests and test item clusters.
- Mentored new physical therapists, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing clinical expertise.
- Perform evaluations and daily treatments on patients with post-operative issues, balance impairments, orthopedic gait deficits, overuse tendinopathies, spinal pathologies and running impairments.
- Directly supervise the physical therapy assistant and athletic-trainer associated to patient treatments.
Physical Therapist
Physiotherapy Associates
08.2013 - 11.2017
- Clinic Director, May 2014 to January 2016.
- Planned and directed staff to successfully pass the Medicare audit in August 2015.
- Conducted monthly staff meeting on quality compliance and training to all staff members.
- Oversaw employment decisions, such as hiring and termination.
- Monitored and managed expenses that were related to supplies and equipment.
- Performed marketing tasks to promote company.
- Presented a presentation on vestibular rehab to general MD practice in the local region.
- Performed orthopedic evaluations and developed treatment plans for patients with orthopedic deficit, post-operative issues, sport injuries and high-fall risk patients.
- Mentored UCSF student on their long-term and short-term clinical.
Physical Therapist
Ultrahealth Sports Physical Therapy
06.2009 - 05.2013
- Delivered an in-service lecture on foot/ankle treatment to the Chinese Delegation.
- Promoted injury prevention awareness within the Team-in-Training organization.
- Instructed and supervised physical therapy aides during patient treatments.
- Mainly treated patients diagnosed with overuse tendinopathies, repetitive stress syndrome, impingement, spine pathologies, cervicogenic headaches, degenerative joint pain, joint laxity, adhesive capsulitis, patellofemoral pad and post-operative issues.
Physical Therapist
Kentfield Rehabilitation And Specialty Hospital
06.2004 - 07.2008
- Lead physical therapist for the outpatient fibromyalgia and COPD clinics.
- Primary physical therapist for the inpatient medical team, evaluating and treating patients with complex orthopedic, medical, and neurological deficits.
- Participated in weekly multi-disciplinary rounds to decide patient treatment options.
- Educated caregiver on patient care and transfer/gait training techniques for patient safety after hospital discharge.
- Accommodated hospital by providing my clinical skills between the inpatient and outpatient facility.
Education
Master of Physical Therapy -
Elon University
Elon, North Carolina05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.1997
Skills
- Clinical Reasoning
- Patient Communication
- Manual Therapy
- Functional Movement
- Running Mechanics
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Balance Training
- Home Exercise Programs
- Post-operative Patients
- Telemedicine Implementation
- Staff Training and Mentorship
- Educational Presentations
Certification
- ABPTS Orthopedics Certification Applicant, 03/2024
- American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification, 05/2025
Continuing Education
- Australian Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Yearlong Course: Maitland Approach
- Mulligan Concepts in Upper and Lower Extremities
- Myofascial Decompression, Level 1
- Pain Neuroscience by Medbridge
- UCSF Running Course: Clinically Applied Biomechanics and Tx, Level 1, 2
- The Running Course: The Next Step by Bryan Heiderscheit
- Evaluation and Treatment of the Injured Runner by Dr. Chris Powers
- Utilizing PNF To Enhance Trunk Performance
- Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program, Level 1
- Complete Medical Spanish: For Healthcare
- Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging
- Differential Diagnosis and Medical Screening
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Peninsula Orthopedic Associates
11.2017 - Current
Physical Therapist
Physiotherapy Associates
08.2013 - 11.2017
Physical Therapist
Ultrahealth Sports Physical Therapy
06.2009 - 05.2013
Physical Therapist
Kentfield Rehabilitation And Specialty Hospital
06.2004 - 07.2008
Master of Physical Therapy -
Elon University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Arizona
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